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An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it…
An exposition of the assemblies catechism with practical inferences from each question as it was carried on in the Lords Days exercises in Dartmouth, in the first year of liberty, 1688 / by John Flavell.
London: printed for Tho. Cockerill, 1692
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Q. 6. What is the third property of Adoption?
A. It is a free relation on God's part. Eph. 1.45. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Hav•ing predestinated us unto the adoption of children, by Jesus Chri•• to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. And […] makes us free. John 8.36. If the son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
A. It is a free relation on God's part. Eph. 1.45. Accord•ing as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Hav•ing predestinated us unto the adoption of children, by Iesus Chri•• to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. And 〈…〉 makes us free. Iohn 8.36. If the son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Q. 7. What is the fourth property of Adoption?